In the US, 1 in 7 adults will experience a substance addiction in their lifetime. Of those, 10% report seeking treatment for a substance abuse problem. If you’re one of those Americans, staying sober is your priority. But that task can be much more difficult during the holidays. Whether you’re new to recovery or you’re…
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Say it with us, relapse is not failure. Even the strongest and best people slip up from time to time, and it doesn’t mean they’re weak or they’ll never be fully sober. It means they made a mistake. What matters now is how you recover from it. Want to know about why people relapse, even…
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Most of us enjoy a drink every now and then. Alcohol can give you a boost of confidence and a way to temporarily let go of the burdens of day to day life. But all these feelings are limited, and the long-term effects of alcohol use can be much more deadly. These significant and permanent…
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“Can withdrawal kill you?” “What is the prevalence of heroin withdrawal death?” “Can you die from opiate withdrawal?” We know we hit rock bottom. We don’t want to live like this anymore. We are ready to end our addiction, but we want to make sure that we can survive it. Withdrawal for a person with…
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse calls the current opioid addiction epidemic a “national crisis.” Opioids are commonly prescribed to patients who need help recovering from pain, either in the wake of a surgery or to treat a medical condition. However, these drugs are highly addictive and accessible, leaving many to build dependencies even after…
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Helping a loved one deal with addiction is terrifying. It’s even more terrifying if it’s your child, who you held as a baby and nurtured through their earliest days of life. But teen drug addiction isn’t something you can ignore. In 2015, 4,235 young people between the ages of 15 and 24 died of an…
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Why do drugs ruin some peoples lives and other people have no issues flirting with them on and off? That’s a complicated question. Some people have life factors that make them prone to addiction, some have biological factors, and the unlucky ones have both. Along with life factors, some drugs are more addictive than others.…
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When you or your loved one suffers from a drug addiction, knowing what to do next can be difficult. A premier drug rehabilitation center provides the help and support needed to overcome an addiction. Making that first step towards recovery by entering rehab may be scary and confusing. Knowing what to bring and how to…
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There’s no easy way to recover from addiction. It’s a long process that’s littered with difficulties along the way and the truth is that the beginning is often the most difficult part. If you’re considering getting sober, or you’re recently living a sober life, there are a lot of changes that are about to happen…
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Are you worried about being in social settings as a recovering alcoholic? Partying and drinking are part of your old life, can you be around them now? Your sobriety is your number one priority. It’s okay if you’re not able to be around alcohol right now. But, if you think you’re up to it, there…
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